Head- IT & Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems
Hero MotoCorp · Posted Oct 2
Motorcycle, scooter, and electric vehicle manufacturing and distribution services
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About the role
The role leads digital transformation across manufacturing and operational functions at Hero MotoCorp, acting as the strategic interface between business stakeholders and digital development teams to deliver digital products. The domain spans manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality and plant maintenance systems including MES, SCADA, IIoT platforms, SAP ERP and analytics/AI-ML applications. The Head will own product vision, roadmap and backlog, drive agile delivery and solution design, optimize processes such as OEE and downtime, and manage change and vendor partners.
What you will do
- Digital Product Ownership: Define and own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for digital solutions supporting operations (Manufacturing, SCM, Quality, Plant Maintenance, etc.).
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between business units, IT teams, and vendors to understand operational challenges and translate them into digital product requirements.
- Agile Delivery Management: Lead product development lifecycle using Agile methodology – sprint planning, backlog grooming, user story creation, UAT, and release planning.
- Solution Design: Collaborate with enterprise architects and solution leads to ensure alignment with overall digital strategy, system architecture, and IT security standards.
- Process Optimization: Identify areas for process improvement and digitization across manufacturing and operations functions; drive initiatives to improve OEE, reduce downtime, and streamline workflows.
- Change Management: Facilitate user adoption through effective change management, training, and continuous feedback loops.
- Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate with technology partners and solution vendors for effective product delivery and support.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or IT preferred); MBA or PGDM in Operations/Technology Management or equivalent is desirable
- Relevant Experience: 15+ years of total experience with at least 5 years in a Product Owner or Digital Transformation role.
- Proven experience working in manufacturing operations with a strong understanding of supply chain, and production systems.
- Hands-on experience managing digital products using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience in ERP (SAP), MES, IIoT platforms, or related smart manufacturing technologies.
- Experience in planning, procurement systems
- Knowledge of manufacturing systems like MES, SCADA, PLCs, CMMS, etc.
- Familiarity with SAP (PP, PM, MM), IIoT platforms (e.g., PTC ThingWorx, Siemens Mindsphere), planning, procurement systems
- Understanding of data analytics, AI/ML applications in manufacturing
- Exposure to integration frameworks and APIs
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity and data governance in operational systems
- Strategic thinking with a problem-solving mindset
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, change-driven environment
- High ownership, accountability, and result orientation
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp Limited is an Indian multinational motorcycle and scooter manufacturer based in New Delhi, India, and is the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets petrol-powered and electric motorcycles and scooters across a vast global network.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1984-01-19
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
Leadership
Pawan Munjal
Executive Chairman
Harshavardhan Chitale
Chief Executive Officer
Vivek Anand
Chief Financial Officer
Sachin Agrawal
Chief Technology Officer
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